NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube (NGT) for gastric decompression. Which finding indicates the NGT is functioning correctly?
The presence of greenish-yellow fluid draining into the collection canister indicates that the NGT is effectively decompressing the stomach.
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Question: A nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube (NGT) for gastric decompression. Which finding indicates the NGT is functioning correctly?
Answer options:
- Client reporting increased abdominal distension
- Absence of gastric drainage in the collection canister
- Continuous bubbling in the suction apparatus ✅ Greenish-yellow fluid draining into the collection canister
Correct answer: Greenish-yellow fluid draining into the collection canister
Explanation: The presence of greenish-yellow fluid draining into the collection canister indicates that the NGT is effectively decompressing the stomach.
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